East Aiken School Of The Arts
- East Aiken School Of The Arts serves 627 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 38% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 37% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49%.
School Overview
- East Aiken School Of The Arts's student population of 627 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 627 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- East Aiken School Of The Arts's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of East Aiken School Of The Arts is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
| Overall School Rank | #619 out of 1,130 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 9% |
| Black | 49% | 34% |
| White | 40% | 51% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 64% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Aiken 01 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to East Aiken School Of The Arts is South Aiken High School (2.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lloyd-kennedy Charter (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lloyd-kennedy Charter (1.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Aiken Lloyd-kennedy Charter Charter School
Grades: 3-8 | 75 students
1.6 miles
130 Avery Lane
Aiken, SC 29801
(803)644-4824 1.6 3-8 75 - Aiken Schofield Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 499 students
2.1 miles
224 Kershaw Street Northeast
Aiken, SC 29801
(803)641-2770 2.1 6-8 499 - Aiken Aiken Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 492 students
2.2 miles
101 Gator Lane
Aiken, SC 29803
(803)641-2570 2.2 6-8 492 - Aiken North Aiken Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 449 students
2.3 miles
100 Bears Rock Road
Aiken, SC 29801
(803)641-2690 2.3 PK-5 449 - Aiken M. B. Kennedy Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 887 students
2.6 miles
274 East Pine Log Road
Aiken, SC 29803
(803)641-2470 2.6 6-8 887
School Reviews
| 5 I have loved this school since i was in the 4th grade in 1994. Now my son goes to this school and he loves it. He love everything bout it. this is now his last year and he says he doesnt want to leave bc the facilities are great. He loves all the classes. he really love music and art and gym. What more could i or my son say about this school excepet that it is a great school. - Posted by Parent - karen |
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